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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.57, 36,557.53 and 21,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.57, 36,557.53 and 21,290.45 is: 31,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.57 : 36,557.53 = 21,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.57/36,557.53 = 21,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.57x = 36,557.53 × 21,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.57x = 778,326,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,326,028.57/24,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,884.80

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